Schooner Collection (page 8)

Start for the Kings Cup yacht race. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start for the Kings Cup yacht race

The schooner Flying Foam sailing close-hauled in a good wind, 1910. Creator
The schooner Flying Foam sailing close-hauled in a good wind, 1910

The steam yacht Titania at anchor, 1914

First leg of Kings Cup yacht race, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
First leg of Kings Cup yacht race, 1913

The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita sailing close-hauled, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

The 250 ton schooner Germania running under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 250 ton schooner Germania running under spinnaker, 1913. Germania was designed by Max Oertz and owned by the German industrialist Count Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach

Start for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1909. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start for the Kings Cup yacht race, 1909

Sailing Into Newlyn Harbour, the Isabella, a two-masted Lancashire type schooner
Sailing Into Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, in a fresh breeze. The Isabella is two-masted Lancashire type schoner of 97 tons gross, registered at Barrow, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

The Irish Minstrel, a wooden three-masted schooner, 1937
One of the Survivors of the British coastal sailing vessels, the Irish Minstrel, a wooden three-masted schooner of 154 tons gross, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

S. V. Hilda, 1937
S.V. Hilda, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Henri Comte de Rigny (1782-1835). Private Collection

Henri Comte de Rigny (1782-1835), 1830s. Private Collection

The frigate Svetlana, 1892. Private Collection

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Private Collection

An American privateer schooner and other vessels near a harbour, c1815. Artist: Charles Burton Barber
An American privateer schooner and other vessels near a harbour, c1815. Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock

American Topsail Schooner, 1825. Artist: John Rogers
American Topsail Schooner, 1825. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

The Quest, in which Sir Ernest Shackleton set sail in September 1921, on what was to prove his last expedition to the Antarctic, c1922, (1935)

Destruction of the privateer Petrel by the St Lawrence, 28 July 1861, (1862-1867). Artist: R Hinshelwood
Destruction of the privateer Petrel by the St Lawrence, 28 July 1861, (1862-1867). The US Navy warship USS St Lawrence sinking the Confederate schooner Petrel

The Russian Ship of the Line Azov and a Frigate at Anchor in the Roads of Elsinore, 1828. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Lines of San Francisco 2-masted scow schooner Robbie Hunter, built in 1870
SCHOONER PLANS, 1870. Lines of San Francisco 2-masted scow schooner Robbie Hunter, built in 1870

Sailong ships in New York around 1900 on the East River

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"Schooner: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Adventure" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where majestic schooners ruled the seas. The steam yacht Boadicea, created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, stands proudly at anchor, showcasing its exquisite craftsmanship. Its sleek design and luxurious amenities make it a true icon of opulence. In the realm of competitive sailing, the Americas Cup races were legendary. In 1886, amidst great fanfare, the Mayflower gracefully crossed the bow of Galatea during their fourth tack. The fleet saluted this breathtaking moment as these magnificent vessels showcased their speed and agility on New York's waters. Five years prior, in 1881, another historic race took place between Mischief and Atalanta for the coveted Americas Cup title. Currier & Ives immortalized this thrilling event with a vibrant lithograph that captured both nations' pride and determination. Not all schooners were built for leisure or competition; some embarked on daring adventures across treacherous oceans. The Casco yacht designed by Stevenson braved stormy seas while exploring uncharted territories—a testament to human resilience and curiosity. The American schooner Westward was an engineering marvel crafted by Herreshoff Shipyard—an embodiment of innovation combined with timeless beauty. This vessel pushed boundaries as it sliced through waves effortlessly—its sails billowing majestically against azure skies. As we delve into maritime history further, we encounter whaling ships from the 1800s—a reminder of humanity's complex relationship with nature's creatures. These diagrams offer insight into how these formidable vessels operated during perilous hunts on vast open waters. Meanwhile, La Cigale takes center stage as she glides close-hauled through turbulent waves in 1913—an auxiliary schooner that exemplifies grace under pressure. Created once again by Kirk & Sons of Cowes—their craftsmanship shines through, capturing the essence of adventure and freedom.